OMG America's First Cat Cafe Is FINALLY Here!

Once upon a time, one beautiful genius decided that coffee shops could be vastly improved if they gave people the option of snuggling with adorable kittens (and maybe even taking one home!) with their morning coffee and scone. The trend started in Japan, where it's been a massive success, and has since spawned hundreds of imitations all over Europe.

And yet cat-and-coffee-loving Americans have been denied this cuddling frenzy, even though the crazy popularity of NYC's temporary cat café in April proved that this was something people just absolutely need in their lives right now.

Finally, our prayers have been answered! Last Saturday, Oakland, California opened Cat Town Café, the first permanent cat café in America, bringing overwhelming joy to all of its kitty-loving citizens.

According to Mashable, founders Adam Myatt and Ann Dun said they have been "blown away" by the enthusiasm of the crowds and that reservations for the opening weekend were completely booked up weeks in advance. Well, duh. We mean, who doesn't want to unwind from a bad breakup, or a stressful day at school with a hot cup of cocoa and a dozen cats to play with? Especially if it means giving some of these rescued orphans a happy home.

And the best news is, this furry thrill may soon be coming to a town near you, as San Francisco, Denver, Portland, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Seattle are all slated to open their own cat cafes very soon!

What do you think of all this? Are you hoping for a cat cafe near you soon? Comment below.